Fall 1978 Givenchy Haute Couture Original Runway Sample Black Silk & Velvet Dress w Beaded Sleeves designer-emma-domb Sleeves: approx 25" from shoulder

Sleeves: approx 25" from shoulder to longest point

These panels float over the inner dress and add such a beautiful sense of movement and lightness

It closes with a side metal and nylon zipper

It is created with a nod to the decadence of the eighteenth century with a high pleated collar and softly defined shoulders

The dusty pink mauve coloured sequins that cover that entirely this dress are so densely applied that they actually overlap one another

Fall 1978 Givenchy Haute Couture Original Runway Sample Black Silk & Velvet Dress w Beaded Sleeves designer-emma-domb Sleeves: approx 25" from shoulderThe House of Givenchy was founded in 1952 by Hubert de Givenchy. He has always been strongly associated with the work that he did dressing Audrey Hepburn but his range was incredible as a designer behind that relationship with her. Some of my personal favourite vintage pieces over the years have been from his work. His Haute Couture pieces are always amazing to find and this wonderful dress is an extraordinary example of his couture work during this